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Cuthbert Allgood

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50. Yeah, and his serving in naval intelligence doesn't matter for anything.

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 02:34 PM

Jul 2024

JD Vance would make Pete look silly with his stint in the Marines.

Jesus. You don't have to like the guy, but acting like he brings nothing to the ticket just makes you look silly.

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Yes Please!!! Faux pas Jul 2024 #1

Mayor Pete as Secretary of Defense might be the better way to go. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #25

communications director Tetrachloride Jul 2024 #57

THIS malaise Jul 2024 #99

He is... TommyT139 Jul 2024 #106

Though a shame to ask a young father to do a job with a lot of last-minute foreign travel (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2024 #168

I like that choice too, although he is doing such an incredible job as Secretary of Transportation that it Escurumbele Jul 2024 #127

Be still my heart! Autumn Jul 2024 #2

Hahaha! That'll really grind TSF's gears - America TheBlackAdder Jul 2024 #88

Yes!!!!!!!!! gay texan Jul 2024 #3

Love this!! Docreed2003 Jul 2024 #4

With Pete.... Blue Owl Jul 2024 #5

You haven't been reading RW media. A Kamala/Pete ticket would smoke out the racists and homophobes. It will be close. Marcuse Jul 2024 #125

Harris/Buttigieg 2024!! pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #6

Dream ticket! 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2024 #7

He is brilliant Blue Thing Jul 2024 #8

And one that would make Donald sh*t his pants!! n/t EndlessWire Jul 2024 #47

Yes, but pretty low bar there. aeromanKC Jul 2024 #74

And one that would make Donald sh*t his pants!! markodochartaigh Jul 2024 #82

The smartest person in politics. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #9

And he brings nothing to the ticket but that edisdead Jul 2024 #12

Sure. Autumn Jul 2024 #23

And a very comfortable relationship with both Kamala and Doug Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #44

Thats right BonnieJW Jul 2024 #119

uh... JFK had young kids consider_this Jul 2024 #134

I mean, who wants that? Gross. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #51

He doesn't help put any state in play edisdead Jul 2024 #54

So? He has served a very important post in the Biden administration and done very well. Autumn Jul 2024 #79

GREAT comment !! HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #98

Pete would be the best! GPV Jul 2024 #136

Yes, he DOES put Michigan in play. James48 Jul 2024 #182

He brings unmatched intelligence, combined with the military experience of Kelly and the charisma of Shapiro. W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #40

Unmatched intelligence? edisdead Jul 2024 #66

No, but he's the smartest person among those being currently vetted for VP. W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #77

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ So True! ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #165

You know who else didn't have the experience that a president needs when she was chosen for VP? Autumn Jul 2024 #85

Nicely done! 👏 phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #91

Kamala had already been elected in a statewide election. Twice. NT nbsmom Jul 2024 #137

Kelly barely squeaked out a win for that seat in 2022. That seat would be up for grabs again in 2026 Autumn Jul 2024 #184

She had won multiple State-Wide offices Zeitghost Jul 2024 #144

I have to agree with everything you have said, ed. murielm99 Jul 2024 #108

Let's try Mensa level intelligence. Pete is whip Ninga Jul 2024 #111

Yeah, and his serving in naval intelligence doesn't matter for anything. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #50

Sorry but he doesn't edisdead Jul 2024 #59

what you said is simply not true: Celerity Jul 2024 #167

He was the best in the debates. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #171

Young people love him. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #75

Huh? bif Jul 2024 #114

agree...if the theme is "a new day" Pete is part of the past.. agingdem Jul 2024 #129

Seems an assertion that would be well sourced, yes? Torchlight Jul 2024 #185

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I am sorry I have to agree YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #27

I see your point sagetea Jul 2024 #28

+1. Outstanding choice theoretically, but America is not there yet dalton99a Jul 2024 #31

Yes we are. HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #180

Homophobic talking point FreeState Jul 2024 #60

THANK YOU! William769 Jul 2024 #86

It's beyond disappointing n/t FreeState Jul 2024 #87

It's disgusting. Why don't we just start saying we shouldn't pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #133

+1 Celerity Jul 2024 #173

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That is just like saying William769 Jul 2024 #107

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You handled that really well. femmedem Jul 2024 #132

I get that. Welcome to DU, ArgyBargy! calimary Jul 2024 #147

I am very disappointed. William769 Jul 2024 #176

I apologize. Didn't mean to disappoint you, William769. calimary Jul 2024 #178

Thank you, I'm feeling the homophobia here, it's sickening EastBayGuy Jul 2024 #162

I agree with you Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #61

They said it was not smart to have a black woman in the top spot. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #68

That damn dog is to old to hunt! William769 Jul 2024 #83

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I reject the premise of your question. William769 Jul 2024 #112

Biden put a black woman on his ticket as VP pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #139

Couldn't agree more! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #101

And why not NOW? If not now, the most important election in American history!!!! When??? HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #115

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I'm a calculated risk taker. Always have been. HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #128

Young people are going crazy right now. And they love Pete. pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #142

Absolutely, I suspect Pete would also pick up support from not just the youngest, either! HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #151

I love the idea, because it screams 'PROGRESSIVE'! 70sEraVet Jul 2024 #120

No. Why play it half way. TWP glass ceilings. Prove there IS NO glass ceiling any longer. HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #154

I'm pretty sure the anti-gay crowd is voting for fascism. nt Gore1FL Jul 2024 #160

ArgyBargy....... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #169

Buttigieg would be my choice. sop Jul 2024 #11

There is a thought... Mike Nelson Jul 2024 #13

A First Gentleman and a Second Gentleman jayschool2013 Jul 2024 #36

OMG how cool. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #70

The problem with Buttigieg as VP candidate... Drummer1 Jul 2024 #14

LOL! EndlessWire Jul 2024 #65

Are we really worried about losing the gay vote to Trump? NickB79 Jul 2024 #89

Not worried at all. I think it would be a brilliant Ninga Jul 2024 #105

If the Irish can vote for Gay man... EastBayGuy Jul 2024 #170

14 million people in the US identify as LGBT. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #73

aren't most of them already voting blue though? I know there are Log Cabin Republicans but how many? ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #76

We don't know if they were going to vote or not. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #78

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Have you actually looked at TikTok? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #113

TikTok is going INSANE for Pete pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #145

I think that's the most important point sanjermane Jul 2024 #156

And they all have families and friends. They don't come alone. badhair77 Jul 2024 #143

Pete and Chasten live in MI, a swing state n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #116

He is one of the best communicators. Anti-woke heads woud explode! Doodley Jul 2024 #15

Good. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #16

I hope not. H2O Man Jul 2024 #17

why? Celerity Jul 2024 #22

Fair question. H2O Man Jul 2024 #35

I fully agree. cilla4progress Jul 2024 #39

Yes! H2O Man Jul 2024 #43

You do know that Pete lives in Michigan right? llmart Jul 2024 #48

Shh. Don't interrupt with silly facts. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #52

I heard him say so on the news last night. cilla4progress Jul 2024 #53

He lives in Traverse City. llmart Jul 2024 #153

Wonderful! cilla4progress Jul 2024 #166

I don't know where you are but it's a great place to go on a vacation. llmart Jul 2024 #183

Only since 2022, and has never held office there. thesquanderer Jul 2024 #102

Speaking as a Michigander... llmart Jul 2024 #148

Agree Auggie Jul 2024 #80

There are numerous others H2O Man Jul 2024 #149

Yup Auggie Jul 2024 #164

Right. H2O Man Jul 2024 #172

He's my fantasy pick, but it ain't gonna happen. I predict a straight male with great creds msfiddlestix Jul 2024 #18

Yay! We need a public transit minded administration. CoopersDad Jul 2024 #20

Oh, fantastic! ananda Jul 2024 #21

One of the BEST speakers, if not THE BEST, but on the ticket or not, Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #37

It is highly likely he will be selected as her running mate AlexSFCA Jul 2024 #24

Here's what would happen if Kelly were selected: cilla4progress Jul 2024 #41

Actually, the person appointed would have to run for pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #150

Clearly you don't put much stock in the vetting team nbsmom Jul 2024 #163

wrong. AZ has special elections - would be 2026 for Kelly's replacement AlexSFCA Jul 2024 #187

No LeftInTX Jul 2024 #189

I'd love him as VP! nolabear Jul 2024 #26

RSO rso Jul 2024 #29

Michigan is a swing state FreeState Jul 2024 #56

RSO rso Jul 2024 #186

I hope he's the one. liberalmuse Jul 2024 #30

Omg--a dream. ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #32

grand slam, slam dunk splunge63 Jul 2024 #33

We can be sure Vance would not debate Mayor Pete - I am not sure there is any republican that would want Bev54 Jul 2024 #34

Woohoo!! lark Jul 2024 #38

He and Elizabeth Warren are my dream picks ms liberty Jul 2024 #42

He's the best communicator lizardkingjr Jul 2024 #45

Even the very gay Stephanie Miller says bagimin Jul 2024 #46

The former mayor of South Bend Indiana doesn't help cement any Swing States maxsolomon Jul 2024 #49

Geography is only one variable in the algorithm. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #67

Happy Pete is being considered. I fully trust the Harris team to make the right choice. NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #55

Young people REALLY want him... OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #58

I'm old and would love to see him the VP of the US. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #63

Absolutely. And I think Fox viewers... OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #69

He regularly beats the pants off the GOP on Fox. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #71

I'm so happy. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #62

Yay proud patriot Jul 2024 #64

Yes! And BS to all the naysayers! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #72

News article says choice is down to 2 (Shapiro and Kelly) crimycarny Jul 2024 #81

Of course Mayor Pete should be considered. He would be a remarkable VP. nbsmom Jul 2024 #158

The world has changed a lot since then phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #174

OMG--first time I've seen this crimycarny Jul 2024 #175

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F. Mike Murphy BaronChocula Jul 2024 #90

The problem we had in 2016 was the party had no bench. nycbos Jul 2024 #92

I adore Pete, but we need Pennsylvania. Shapiro is the smarter move. nt SunSeeker Jul 2024 #93

I have been waiting for the day when Mayor Pete would make a move at the national level. BobTheSubgenius Jul 2024 #94

I would love this travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #96

I think he's great. epreic01 Jul 2024 #97

Pete was my pick but living in Pa I know how great Shapiro is. We will see. twodogsbarking Jul 2024 #100

If Not VP Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #104

THIS. He would make a brilliant SOS. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #124

I'm a Pete-nick all the way!!! bif Jul 2024 #109

Not good timing. Kalifornia9 Jul 2024 #118

One can hope. dchill Jul 2024 #121

For those who say that we aren't ready mindfulNJ Jul 2024 #122

Not a fan. I'm still team Josh. ColinC Jul 2024 #126

OMG... THUNDER TICKET! That would be SO awesome.... n/t TygrBright Jul 2024 #130

ohm myyy! AllaN01Bear Jul 2024 #131

It's nice that she is vetting him, but let's be real with going for one electoral milestone at a time. elocs Jul 2024 #135

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!! Lulu KC Jul 2024 #138

I adore him, but Susan Calvin Jul 2024 #140

Is she considering or actually vetting? Do we know for sure. FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #141

This is very exciting!! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #146

Good man, honorable man Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #152

Buttigieg Buttigieg Buttigieg soul kitchen Jul 2024 #155

Secretary of State Mz Pip Jul 2024 #157

Mrs returnee and I were just now saying the same thing. returnee Jul 2024 #159

Certainly qualified... walrus314 Jul 2024 #161

I would love someone from the Midwest. Pete is a great choice. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #177

I've been saying for the past few days . . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #179

Yes!!!! Pick PETE!!! James48 Jul 2024 #181

I don't get the political calculation but he is clearly very bight. BrightKnight Jul 2024 #188

I don't think anyone could be a better spokesperson radical noodle Jul 2024 #190

He would be my choice wildflowergardener Jul 2024 #191